Silk Hat Boss (1970)
In a strange outfit and full of youthful energy, the explosive Boss Kumatora raises hell like there's no tomorrow. The first movie of a new series starring Wakayama Tomisaburo as everybody's favorite character Boss Kumatora from the Red Peony Gambler series. Having made a fortune in the Russo-Japanese War, the Kumatora Family migrates to Kyushu to take on a military-related job. There they encounter the evil and malicious interference of the Chindai family of Kumamoto, and Boss Kumatora boldly fights back with the help of O'Ryu the Red Peony. A super entertaining film with non-stop comedy and action directed by Suzuki Norifumi.
Released: Feb 21, 1970
Runtime: 89 minutes
Stars: Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yuri Yamashina, Sumiko Fuji, Masumi Harukawa, Gorō Ibuki, Ichirō Sugai
Crew: Tadao Kanda (Editor), Toshiaki Tsushima (Music), Kōji Takada (Writer), Norifumi Suzuki (Director), Norimichi Igawa (Art Direction), Motoya Washio (Director of Photography)